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T66 DRK

2006 BMW M3

Silver Petrol 3246cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

55,591 mi
Last recorded55,591 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 BMW M358,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT66 DRK
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,246cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 55,591 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 55,385 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 55,385 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 51,499 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 47,638 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 44,206 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 43,812 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 43,681 miles

auxiliary belt in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2018 42,889 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

knock from steering rack

Fail 1 Jun 2018 42,886 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on edges

knock from steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2017 42,644 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 40,529 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 36,288 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 27,365 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,743 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 24,680 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 21,059 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,067 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 12,719 miles

movement in steering offside suspect inner steering arms reccomend further attention

rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges reccomend replacement

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 4 Aug 2009 8,294 miles

both rear tyre outer walls damaged.

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge.

undertrays fitted.

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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T66 DRK is a 2006 BMW M3 in Silver with a 3,246cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 58,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T66 DRK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T66 DRK registered?

T66 DRK is a 2006 BMW M3, first registered on 29 August 2006.

Is T66 DRK safe to buy?

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